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Podcast: This Is Nashville
Episode: Youth perspectives on the mayoral race
Description: Nashville is changing rapidly, and local youth have something to say about it.
Since the previous mayoral race in Nashville, the city has been through a lot. We have seen a pandemic, protests in response to the murder of George Floyd, a near-total ban on abortion, a school shooting and much more. Meanwhile, the city’s population has grown exponentially and professional sports continue to expand, while long-time Nashvillians harbor concerns about issues such as transportation, school safety and affordable housing.
It’s no exaggeration to say that the city’s next mayor holds the future...